Mafioso: Call Someone Out On A Bluff

Make it public

If you want to call someone out on a bluff, give this stronzo a taste of his own medicine and take your grievance with him to the streets. Make your skepticism public and watch as the office reacts. You may not be alone in your opinion of this bastard. Peer pressure can be a great ally in calling someone out on a bluff. Get enough people on your side and watch him crack under the pressure.

Issue a challenge

If this lowlife thinks he’s better than you and continues to run his mouth, eventually people are going to believe him unless you issue a challenge. This is a last resort to prove to your coworkers that, in fact, the opposite is true; this cafone is a worthless piece of crap and has been relying on you to pull his weight around the office. Pick a specific function of your job that you are sure you will dominate him in. If you are in sales, then see who can sell more in a month. If you are in advertising, challenge him to come up with a marketing campaign and ask your clients which one they like better. Embarrass him thoroughly and he may even get fired, an added bonus for you.

take control

These stronzos will get away with murder if you don’t take action to call them out on a bluff. Don’t let these jerks make life any harder for you. ________________________________________________ Mr. Mafioso answers your e-mail ________________________________________________

Editor's note: This reader's e-mail has not been edited and is presented as is.

Dear Mr. Mafioso,

I screwed up. There’s no other way about it. I called in sick last week and my boss gave me the day off. I even fake coughed to make it sound realistic. So, instead of staying in bed I go to a ballgame and who do I see? One of our company’s vendors, this guy Seth who talks to us almost daily. I know he’s gonna tell my boss but I haven’t heard anything yet. It’s been a week. Do I just lay low and let it blow over?

Sincerely, Grant G.

Grant,

First of all, calm down. Take a deep breath, close your eyes and then pray that you will one day be man enough to own up to your mistakes. Tell your boss before he finds out from this Seth character. Use one of your vacation days and swear it will never happen again.